99% of hairstylists don’t give a fuck what you want, they’ll just do what they think looks good or will “benefit” your hair. it’s why people always complain about being cut shorter than they wanted. the hairstylist thinks you want the damaged ends removed even if you don’t, so they won’t ask and they’ll just go for it. they also don’t tend to cater your cut to the styling routine you have so that you’ll buy more products from them. don’t gotta have that issue if you DIY
Slightly related but hear me out, investing some money in some affordable hair cutting and thinning shears is so much better. Especially for alt looks, thinning shears are a game changer. I have a set of each that cost maybe $15-$20 dollars and I’ve been using them for the past 3 years